Cardiopulmonary Supervisor - Days - Tempe

About the role

Primary City/State: Tempe Medical Center - 1500 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

• Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Shift: Day
• Department: CV Respiratory Therapy
• Located @ Mill Ave & Broadway Rd, Tempe
• Flexible Scheduling, 4 x 10hr shifts + Occasional Weekends
• Valid RRT Required

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the CV Director-Cardiopulmonary or System Director-Cardiopulmonary in the lack there of, the Respiratory Supervisor coordinates and executes the activities of staff within the CV Respiratory Therapy Department or staff assigned to special teams/programs. The Supervisor is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating all aspects relating to patient care.

The Supervisor determines what skill level of staff member is needed to maintain unit or program needs, utilizing evidence based information. The Supervisor assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the pillars of excellence (Finance, Delivery, Quality, Patient/Employee Experience, Safety, and Growth) into their job performance.

The Supervisor is able to function independently and may on occasion provide direct patient care according to the needs of the unit or program. The Supervisor shall assist the Director-Cardiopulmonary/System Director Cardiopulmonary in executing HonorHealth's vision, mission and values, exceeding the expectations of all customers/stake holders associated with the CV Respiratory Department.

Essential Functions

• Finance

• Responsible charges accurately documented in electronic medical record.
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels which meet or exceed WHOUPS goals
• Responsible for accurately maintaining a supply par level for all equipment assigned to the Respiratory department
• Responsible for composing and managing the department schedule to meet all obligations, productivity levels and program requirements

• Delivery

• Conducts huddles in review of department operations, patient care, and communication requirements
• Maintain appropriate supply and equipment levels to provide optimum patient care, composing requisition requests as per guidelines
• Supporting Sepsis Alert Team staff as required to meet bundle compliance and program obligations
• Supporting Vascular Access Team staff as necessary to complete required duties
• Will be a resource in all modalities of Respiratory Therapy and designated programs

• Quality

• Stay informed and up-to-date on all new and evolving policy, procedures and processes
• Share best practices, equipment, staffing, supplies and processes to promote consistency, collaboration and standardization

Maintain and update DMS Huddle Board/Problem Solving Board

Maintain and update departments/employees required licensure, competencies and certifications:

• Patient/Employee Experience

Additional information

Conducts purposeful rounding throughout the facility on both patients and staff resulting in real time problem solving and developing trusting relationships

• Round daily with Sepsis Alert Team to discuss SEP-1 Bundle Compliance
• Provide informative and effective employee evaluations and reviews
• Works with the Director to increase Department Employee Engagement

Will act as department advocate in assigned committees or organizational programs

• Safety

Update and maintain risk event reporting

Works with Director to promote departmental safety

Collaborate with system educators in developing accurate competencies for all staff

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safety initiatives

• Growth

Provide innovative ideas for enhanced efficiencies, and service line opportunities

Collaborate with staff to effectively implement ideas, suggestions for improvement and growth opportunities as brought forth by the department ACT team

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors in either Healthcare, Business or Education Required
• Masters in either Healthcare or Business Preferred

Experience

• 5 years clinical experience in an acute care facility with one (1) year of lead experience Required
• 7 years clinical experience in an acute care facility and three (3) years of lead experience Preferred or
• 2 years of Vascular Access Insertion experience Preferred

License and Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - License Licensed Arizona Respiratory License. Required
• Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - License Registered Respiratory Therapist Current RRT credential Upon Hire Required
• Other All Minimum requirements and

Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) or

Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) or

Neonatal & Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Preferred

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